摘要
Changing the N content in the Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) MAX phase solid solutions allows for the fine-tuning of their properties.However,systematic studies on the synthesis and properties of Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) solid solution bulks have not been reported thus far.Here,previously reported Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) solid solution bulks(y=0.3,0.5,0.8,and 1.0)were synthesized via hot pressing of their powder counterparts under optimized conditions.The prepared Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) bulks are dense and have a fine microstructure with grain sizes of 6–8μm.The influence of the N content on the mechanical properties,electrical conductivities,and coefficients of thermal expansion(CTEs)of the prepared Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) bulk materials was clarified.The flexural strength and Vickers hardness values increased with increasing N content,suggesting that solid solution strengthening effectively improved the mechanical properties of Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y).Ti_(3)AlCN(y=1)had the highest Vickers hardness and flexural strength among the studied samples,reaching 5.54 GPa and 550 MPa,respectively.However,the electrical conductivity and CTEs of the Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) solid solutions decreased with increasing N content,from 8.93×10^(−6) to 7.69×10^(−6) K^(−1) and from 1.33×10^(6) to 0.95×10^(6) S/m,respectively.This work demonstrated the tunable properties of Ti_(3)AlC_(2−y)N_(y) solid solutions with varying N contents and widened the MAX phase family for fundamental studies and applications.
基金
supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2023YJS061 and 2023JBZY019).
